Exemption for the use of floodplains: granted
In areas designated as floodplains, a derogation is required for the following measures:
- the construction or extension of structures,
- the erection of walls, ramparts or similar structures perpendicular to the direction of flow of water in the event of flooding,
- the application and deposition of substances hazardous to water on the soil, unless the substances may be used in the context of proper agriculture and forestry,
- the deposition of objects that can obstruct the drainage of water or that can be washed away, not only for a short time,
- raising or deepening the earth's surface,
- the creation of tree and shrub plantings, insofar as these conflict with the objectives of precautionary flood protection,
- the conversion of grassland into arable land, and
- the conversion of riparian forest into another type of use.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district and the district-free city.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Umwelt
Mo. - Do. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr u. 14:30 - 16:00 Uhr
Fr. 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr
Contact
- Dörpen (Samtgemeinde):
- Emsbüren (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Freren (Samtgemeinde):
- Geeste (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Haren (Ems) (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Haselünne (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Herzlake (Samtgemeinde):
- Lathen (Samtgemeinde):
- Lengerich (Samtgemeinde):
- Meppen (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Nordhümmling (Samtgemeinde):
- Papenburg (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Rhede (Ems) (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Salzbergen (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Sögel (Samtgemeinde):
- Spelle (Samtgemeinde):
- Twist (Einheitsgemeinde):
- Werlte (Samtgemeinde):
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.
What are the fees?
Fees may apply, please contact the competent authority.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the competent authority.



